It isn’t uncommon for those who have never suffered from depression to understand the full grasp of the illness.
There are many misconceptions about depression, one of which being that it’s like sadness but stronger. This video from TED-Ed clarifies these misconceptions. Made by educator Helen M. Farrell, the video offers practical advice to helping someone with depression.
The video describes the scientific causes of depression as well as symptom guides and indications that someone you know may be suffering.
The video also states that depression is the leading cause of disability in the world, with one in ten adults battling the illness in the US. In Ireland, Aware reports that depression is a very common condition which affects more than 450,000 people (one in ten) at any one time.
